United Arab Emirates vs Ireland, 2nd T20I Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match between UAE vs IRE?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) lock horns with Ireland (IRE) in the second T20I in the two-match series at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Saturday, January 31.

Ireland won the first T20I at the same venue by 57 runs. Ross Adair, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, and George Dockrell made useful contributions with the bat to help the tourists post 178/6 in their 20 overs.

In reply, the UAE were bowled out for 121 in 19.5 overs, with skipper Muhammad Waseem top-scoring with a 37-ball 40. Matthew Humphreys and Gareth Delany bagged three wickets apiece for the Paul Stirling-led side.

UAE vs IRE Match Details

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Pitch Report

The surface at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is expected to be a balanced one like in the first game. Batters who are willing to spend time in the middle won’t have too many problems scoring runs. On the other hand, spinners will play a key role during the middle overs.

UAE vs IRE Head-to-Head T20I Record

UAE vs IRE Predicted Playing XIs

United Arab Emirates (UAE):

Aryansh Sharma (WK), Muhammad Waseem (C), Sohaib Khan, Rahul Chopra, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Basil Hameed, Muhammad Arfan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah.

Ireland (IRE):

Paul Stirling (captain), Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), George Dockrell, Benjamin Calitz, Barry McCarthy, Mark Adair, Gareth Delany, Matthew Humphreys.

UAE vs IRE Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Lorcan Tucker

Lorcan Tucker played a gem of an innings in the first T20I. The Irish wicketkeeper-batter slammed a 25-ball 38, hitting four fours and two sixes. His proactive batting display had a significant role to play in Ireland’s posting of a competitive total.

Probable Best Bowler: Gareth Delany

Gareth Delany bowled remarkably in the first T20I, using the conditions to his advantage. The leg-spinner picked up the wickets of Aryansh Sharma, Rahul Chopra, and Alishan Sharafu, finishing with figures of 3/16 in four overs. Delany was awarded Player of the Match.

Today’s Match Prediction: Ireland to win the match